CVE-2009-2373 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Drupal Forum module, potentially stealing user data or hijacking sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-2373?
CVE-2009-2373 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Drupal Drupal, published on 8 Jul 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Forum module in Drupal 6.x before 6.13 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2373?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Drupal Drupal.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2373?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2009-2373 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2373 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Drupal Drupal
Sources
Also known as GHSA-648w-fmj6-586x.